fastfreight
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| Why does USB feature so much in discussions about DACs when the newer HDMI seems better? I am surprised no one has mentioned the 5v power typically carried in USB and possible noise introduced as such. My DAC is optimized for USB, as I use a separated high quality clock connected to the DAC. Also, I turn off (defeat) the power in th... | |
| What is a "reference" system? To me it is the system with which I use to compare other or new things. If I am looking to buy a new component for this system, my second system, for a vacation home, or to recommend to a friend or relative, I (at least in my own mind), compare i... | |
| Downsizing from tower to bookshelf Hello @vette5451 , So many choices! I have recently come across Dynaudio's Contour 20i's and they are actually replacing a large pair of floor standers. Why? They sound better and have the desired looks and less visual impact in the family room... | |
| Bookshelf speaker pairing with subwoofer Hello @m20j201, How do you like the Genelecs? I just accidentally replaced my venerable Revel Salon 2's with a pair of stand mount Dynaudio Contour 20i's. Accidentally? Yes. I bought these Dynaudio's on a whim for my vacation house. I set th... | |
| Using external DAC with preamp with built-in DAC Yes, you can use it through an analog input as others have said. But absolutely plus one on a pure preamp will sound better! I don’t know your price range, but an Audionet Pre G2 was my first ear opening foray into amazing sound. | |
| Second streamer in a Roon system. "Digital for analogue brains" Hello @rivinyl , yes, any ‘Roon endpoint’ streamer will see your Roon Core on your LAN. Using your Roon remote, you will be able to pick one or both of your endpoints to play, either synced as a group, or independently. | |
| Controlling your streaming from your laptop Hello @twangy57 , you need to download the Auralic Lightening Control App, on an iphone or ipad. https://support.auralic.com/hc/en-us/articles/205879548-Download-and-Install-Lightning-DS I believe you can also set up the Vega and play from ... | |
| Eric Bibb fans? Hello @steuspeed , a little late, but I love 'Booker's Guitar'. Going to see him April 22 in Annapolis! | |
| Is it possible to find a good DAC for under $50, 000? Why all the angst? No one is saying you should buy it. Don't you ever like to look at say exotic cars or classic cars or boats or for women expensive fashion or jewelry etc? It is informative. And gorgeous. And probably sounds stunning. | |
| Is it possible to find a good DAC for under $50, 000? Thanks @hilde45, Knowledgable guy. I rarely make it through an entire video but did in this case! Pretty also! (the DAC) :) | |
| 2 Channel system sounds weak and lackluster Hi @boxboy83 , Is the sound equally dull with vinyl vs digital? I always found the Directstream dull sounding. If with everything, I would perhaps try a more enlightened amplifier. I have not heard this AR amp. I am not surprised the Wharfed... | |
| Music streaming do you have the Vega? | |
| Music streaming Yes | |
| Music streaming You will get all that You Tube gives, up to 96kHz. This is better than YouTube output I think. It will sound amazing, if your tv is centered between your speakers. The reason we use AES (196kHz) or USB (DSD etc) is to send higher resolution fil... | |
| Music streaming HI @twangy57 . Yes, you can plug an ethernet cable directly into the Vega and stream from there. Remember you can also plug in an optical from a TV. The newer Vegas (G2.2) have HDMI arc input for sound from TV also, but the older versions do n... |